Alborz province
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Alborz Province (Persian: استان البرز, Ostān-e Alborz ) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is Karaj.
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Alborz Province
Ostāne Alborz | |
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Coordinates: 35.48°N 50.58°E / 35.48; 50.58 | |
Country | Iran |
Region | Region 1 |
Capital | Karaj |
Counties | 6 |
Area | |
• Total | 5,833 km2 (2,252 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 2,712,400 |
• Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRDT) |
Area code | 026 |
Main language(s) | Persian |
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Alborz Province was created by division of Tehran Province into two provinces, after the Parliamentary approval on 23 June 2010, and was introduced as the 31st province of Iran.[2]